Section 9-401 - Definitions.
§ 9-401. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory language of former Art. 38A, § 49.
The former limitation, "unless the context otherwise requires", is deleted as an unnecessary statement of a standard rule of statutory construction that applies to all definitions.
(b) High-rise building.-
(1) "High-rise building" means a building for human occupancy that is:
(i) four or more stories above grade level; or
(ii) over 45 feet in height.
(2) "High-rise building" does not include:
(i) a structure or building used exclusively for open air parking; or
(ii) a building used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first and last sentences of former Art. 38A, § 49(1).
In paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the former phrase "wherever located" is deleted as surplusage.
(c) Local fire department.- "Local fire department" means a career or volunteer fire department.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 49(3).
The reference to a "career" fire department is substituted for the former reference to a "full-time" fire department for consistency with terminology used throughout this article.
(d) Public way.- "Public way" means a paved thoroughfare over 21 feet in width that:
(1) is located on privately owned and privately maintained property but is designated for public use; or
(2) is publicly owned and publicly maintained.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first sentence of former Art. 38A, § 49(2), except as it related to a public way being accessible to the fire department.
[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 49; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]